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Death Doula

February 20, 2025 By Dawn Carson

Death Doulas: the only people who can make both existential dread and funeral planning feel like a warm hug. Think of us as the sherpas of the afterlife trek—minus the oxygen tanks but fully stocked with tissues, tea, and an uncanny ability to discuss mortality over muffins. We’re not grim reapers (too dramatic) or funeral directors (too formal); we’re the compassionate, candle-holding, plan-making, deep-listening companions who ensure you exit with style, grace, and maybe even a playlist that doesn’t include “My Heart Will Go On.” Whether it’s holding space for final wishes, guiding loved ones through post-death chaos, or helping you decide between a biodegradable burial or a Viking-style sendoff (local bylaws permitting), we’ve got you covered.

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Purchase Exit Planning Workbook

Been putting off your end-of-life paperwork?  Finding it difficult to know where to begin?  The EXIT PLANNING Workbook provides a path to completion.  Download it now.  And get on with your life!

PDF with fillable fields, 56 pages. $24.00.

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The “D” Word

Deathcaring

Deathcaring: Reclaiming Death as Part of Life by Dawn Carson Deathcaring is a cultural movement rooted in the idea that death belongs in the heart of community life. Rather than leaving care for the dying and dead solely to professionals and ...

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